Pride at Work AFL-CIO

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Connecticut · Free

Constituency group of the AFL-CIO uniting LGBTQ+ workers and their allies in the labor movement. Relevant for parents whose kids face school discrimination — IEPs, bathroom access, sports participation, GSA suppression. EEOC for employment, HUD for housing, DOJ for hate crimes — separate agencies for separate domains. The Fair Housing Act covers LGBTQ+ protections in most jurisdictions through HUD interpretation since 2021. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Connecticut residents and the people supporting them.

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